Inclusive Drama Camp
Join this exciting and fun social skills and drama camp created by Amy Hayashi, BCaBA and actor. She will use acting strategies and techniques to teach pro-social behaviours, friendship development, and assertiveness when faced with hardships such as bullying. All children who meet the pre-requisite skills are welcome to attend! Children set up with the AFU are able to use their funds for this program.
Targeted social skills and acting strategies include:
Joining in with peers and inviting others to join in activities
Perspective taking - recognizing how our actions affect others
Seeking out information from peers
Taking an interest in other’s activities and interests
Focus on voice, characters, facial expression, movement, breathing, and acting exercises
Role play will be used to model how to respond in both positive and challenging situations (e.g., learn how to stand up for self and others)
Participate in improvisational games and scenarios to practice taking spontaneous action, helping them move outside of their comfort zones and acquire tools to respond in an unexpected scenarios
Kids and tweens will build confidence in their social interactions and gain independence in their daily decision making
Prerequisites: Kids must be able to follow multi step instructions, engage in reciprocal communication, and tolerate being around peers. Children mustn’t exhibit challenging behaviours such as bolting, hitting others, or self-injurious behaviours or require 1:1 support. If you are looking for a social skills program and your child requires 1:1 support please contact us directly at admin@happyoak.ca
Date: July 14 - July 18
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm (pack a snack!!)
Location: Happy Oak Center- 125 West Broadway, Vancouver
Cost: $750.00
Age- 6-10 years old